Graduate Certificate in Folklore Studies

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Sarah Holland

Sarah Holland, 2022

Sarah Holland earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2022

Much of Holland's research throughout the program was around internet folklore: the Babadook as an identifier of queerness in virtual spaces, the memetic development of the W.A.P dance on TikTok, video games as folkloric objects through online fan and modding communities, and other, similar topics.

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Kerry Kaleba

Kerry Kaleba, 2016

Kerry Kaleba earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2016

Kaleba (MAIS ‘16) is a Grants Associate at the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. Kaleba also earned her MA in Arts Management from George Mason University and is a seasoned arts administrator with experience with festival and event management.

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Chrissy Widmayer

Chrissy Widmayer, 2013

Chrissy Widmayer earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2013

Widmayer (Certificate ‘13) directs “Community Powered,” a project of Wisconsin Humanities. She has spent the past decade teaching courses in folklore, writing, oral history, and religious studies, while also taking on positions in the public humanities. Widmayer is a founder, content creator, and education director at Folkwise, which seeks bring folklore to diverse audiences through public access-style new media programing on Twitch, YouTube, and social media.

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